Next Leicester City manager odds: Who will replace Marti Cifuentes as Foxes gaffer sacked after six months

The Foxes are currently 14th in the Championship, after being relegated from the Premier League last season; what was expected to be a bounce-back campaign has instead turned into a nightmare for the club.

Despite being just six points shy of the play-offs, form is not favouring Leicester at the moment, with four points from the past five games.

Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “This has been a difficult decision and not one I have taken lightly. I would like to thank Marti for the total commitment he has shown during his time at Leicester City. He gave everything to the role and worked tirelessly to help us achieve our targets.

“However, I believe this is the right step at this time to improve performances and results, and to act in the best interests of Leicester City Football Club.

“Marti leaves with our thanks and our best wishes for the future.”

First team coach Andy King has been appointed as interim manager, but the race is on to find a permanent replacement. Thankfully for Leicester City, there is an abundance of job-hunting gaffers on the market right now.

Shane Orton, spokesperson for SportsCasting, said: “Russell Martin heads the betting once again, with Leicester having looked at the former Southampton and Swansea boss on multiple occasions in previous managerial searches. Now a free agent following his recent sacking by Rangers, Martin’s possession-based philosophy continues to appeal to the Foxes hierarchy, and this time circumstances may finally align.

“Robbie Keane is prominent in the market, with the former Ireland international believed to see the Leicester job as a potential gateway to the higher echelons of English football management. Still early in his coaching career, Keane would represent a bold and progressive appointment.

“The next cluster features a trio with strong Foxes connections. Andy King, a Premier League title winner with the club, is currently in charge as interim manager while Leicester weigh up their options and could yet earn the role on a permanent basis. Fellow former Leicester men Gary Rowett and Mark Robins also feature prominently, both boasting Championship pedigree and a deep understanding of the club’s culture.

“Further down the list, the market remains wide open, with a mix of established names, emerging coaches and left-field contenders ensuring this is a book that could move quickly as Leicester’s decision draws closer.”

Here are the full odds for the next Leicester City manager:

Russell Martin 5/1

Robbie Keane 7/1

Andy King 8/1

Gary Rowett 8/1

Mark Robins 9/1

Lee Carsley 10/1

Kevin Muscat 12/1

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12/1

Ralph Hasenhuttl 12/1

Tony Mowbray 14/1

Ange Postecoglou 16/1

Damien Duff 16/1

Gareth Southgate 16/1

Paul Heckingbottom 16/1

Will Still 16/1

Carlos Corberan 18/1

Steven Gerrard 18/1

Alex Revell 20/1

Dave Challinor 20/1

David Wagner 20/1

Dean Smith 20/1

Vitor Pereira 22/1

Alex Neil 25/1

Enzo Maresca 25/1

Graham Alexander 25/1

Neil Warnock 25/1

Richie Wellens 25/1

Robbie Savage 25/1